Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Peppermint Damask & Gunpowder

"It was one of those March days

when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold:

when it is summer in the light,

and winter in the shade."

Charles Dickens

Early this month our local weatherman announced that this would be a colder than usual March. I think he was right. It's been chilly and cold. At least the sun shines most days and that brings a measure of cheer. It also helps to choose a cheerful teacup! My teacup today is a Royal Albert from the Old Country Roses collection. It's called Peppermint Damask, and I enjoy its minty greenness. Tendrils of wispy green leaves and a faint lattice design are sprinkled with yellow, pink, and red roses. It is classic elegance with a touch of whimsy. Today's tea is a classic green gunpowder from Guangdong province, China. It is a mild tea with a hint of smokiness that adds a distinctness that's enjoyed. Each leaf is hand-rolled into tiny pellets which unfurl into full, dark greenness. Classically delicious.

3 comments:

That would be a good reason to drink it. I prefer mine in summer with ice. Green tea is not a favorite in a tea cup. I do enjoy seeing your featured tea cup of the day. This one is so pretty (all tea cups really are I think), but there is something so pleasing about the green background. Dickens sure got that right, but it may be April that would best fit that description around here. I made the horrible mistake of checking the fifteen day forecast...oh it's not pretty.

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